Tim Schafer explains Double Fine's split with Xbox and blasts game industry economics

Double Fine founder Tim Schafer told the BBC his studio left Xbox because Microsoft shifted toward fewer, larger IPs. He praised Game Pass as an idea but said he doesn't understand the industry's economics, with the downturn lasting four years despite a growing market.

• Double Fine put about 13 games on Game Pass over seven years with Xbox
• Microsoft moved to fewer, larger IPs, clashing with the studio's model
• Schafer called Game Pass a good idea and hopes it succeeds
• The industry downturn has lasted four years, and he can't explain why